A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something. An organized public demonstration expressing strong objection to a policy or course of action.
From Latin protestari meaning "to declare publicly, testify, protest," from pro "forth, before" and testari "to testify." Entered English through Old French in the 14th century.
Protest literally means to testify before others. Every major social change in history began with someone willing to stand up and say "this is not right."
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